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Lee Taylor
a Cross Country Rider
from Victroia BC -- Hartland Dump!Date Reviewed: August 26, 2002
Strengths: Strong frame, components are ok, reliable, good all around bike.Weaknesses: A bit heavy but who complains? Most people who ride these bikes are Downhillers. Why would a down hiller want light bikes? Duh
But i ride xc. I gave it a lot of miles and it stood up i eventually replaced almost everything. Good bike.Bottom Line: It was a good bike but I grow out of it. 17" frame. It was my first real mountain bike and I did a lot of riding on it. Road, X-C, and a bit of freeride. grew out of freeride and did more xc. I did some upgrading when stuff wore out and it was a really good XC machine. About a week before i wrote this review i gave it to my bro and i got me self a new bike. The thing i like about it was there was only 2 others in victoria. Peace,
Lee T.
Favorite Trail: All of em
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Performance Bikes
Similar Products Used: none I now own a gary fisher x-country hard tail
Bike Setup: 1999 Manitou x-vert E (Don't get me started {POS)), LX 9SP, Richy Hub, LX Drivetrain, Crankes, kona stem handlebar, Rhyno lite rims (kinda cool). Nice seat, I replaced the seat post with a double bolt one becasue i killed the old one and my nards. (just kiddden bout the nard thing)17" frame
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from EdinburghDate Reviewed: November 6, 2001
Strengths: Super Stiff frame, solid wheelsWeaknesses: Forks, triple chainset, brakes, hubs, Z3 forksBottom Line: This bike kicks ass. I love to ride urban stuff and it is rock solid for throwing around and off concrete. The original forks sucked, they were re-badged '97 Z1 lowers so they are gone. It only needs one ring at the front, 27 gears is fricking overkill for this bike, Avid brakes were okay but Hopes make all the difference. Balance is spot on for hitting corners hard and fast, let the sparks fly!!!!
01 and 02 models seem a bit pricey now but hey, I'd still recommend them.
Favorite Trail: The Mound
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Alpine
Similar Products Used: Azonic DS1
Bike Setup: Manitou X-Verts, Hope discs, DMR Speed Guide, Rhyno Lite Rims, Odeysey Pedals (Ouch) bah blah
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Justin Gillis
a Weekend Warrior
from North VanDate Reviewed: June 22, 2000
Strengths: Beefy Frame! Z3 LT are plush fork. Rhyno Lite rims are good. I like the arch rival 40 brakes. I love the nice long
handle bars.Weaknesses: A little heavy. cranks are cheap. the stem is WAY too
long. LX dereillers are alright. I've had some problems with them.Bottom Line: It's a sweet ride!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: I traded the long stem in for a shorter one, same kona model.
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Thomas Shaw
a Racer
from Victoria BCDate Reviewed: October 24, 1999
Strengths:
Can rip up the downhills on it!
Great shocks! (Z3 LT's)**
Huge tubing
Strong frame
KONA!!!!Weaknesses:
LX Delore Rear Derailer (so so)
LX Cranks (Upgrade to Race Face)
A little heavy. (27 lbs.)I have a bit of a problem with the shocks cause they say Z3 LT and those have 100 mm / 4 inches of travel but on konaworld.com it says mine only have 80 mm whats up with that?? Some one help me out!! mt_biker_tom@hotmail.comBottom Line: Sweet bike! Sweet of the downhills. A bit of a pain in the ass when it comes to climbing! Good shocks but a little messed up??!!?? Great deal!! Go get one!
Favorite Trail:
Snkaes & Ladders
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Shwinn w/ quara 21 r's
Giant Iguana w/ Indy S's
Kona Stinky w/ Z1 Drop offs
Bike Setup:
1999 Kona Roast SE w/ Z3 LT????
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Thomas Shaw
a Racer
from Victoria BC CanadaDate Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Strengths:
HUGE tubing!
strong frame!
Great shocks (Z3LT)
Can rip up the downhills on it!Weaknesses:
A little heavy
crappy derailer (LX Delore)
Cranks could be better (LX)Bottom Line: Kicks some ass!! Sweet on the downhills! A little heavy but the grip on the KONA Gravy tire makes up for it on climbs.PS Steve Dutchak SUCKS! Shhkidden!!
Favorite Trail:
Hartland Dump BC
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Nothing even compares!!
Bike Setup:
Kona Roast SE
Z3 LT's
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